Job Description
Are you passionate about empowering university students to thrive academically?\n\nRandstad Student Support is seeking dedicated Specialist Mentors to assist students with disabilities or mental health conditions in Edinburgh. In this rewarding role, you'll provide personalized support to help students overcome academic challenges and achieve success.\n\nRole Highlights:\n\nStart Date: As soon as possible\nFlexibility: Hybrid model with both in-person and online sessions\nImpact: Make a real difference in students' livesAs a Specialist Mentor, you will:\n\nHelp students develop organization and time management strategies\nBreak down tasks to meet deadlines\nBalance study and daily living\nManage anxiety and stress\nBuild confidence for independent learningRequirements: To apply, you must be a member of one of the following professional bodies, as the role is funded by the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA):\n\nBACP - The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy\nBPS - British Psychological Society\nHCPC - Health and Care Professions Council\nNCPS - National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society\nNMC - Nursing and Midwifery Council\nSWE - Social Work England\nSCW - Social Care Wales\nUMHAN - The University Mental Health Advisers Network\nCOSCA - Counselling and Psychotherapy in ScotlandJoin us in shaping the future of students and supporting their academic journey!\n\nDesirable skills include: Experience of working with clients with disabilities and or mental health conditions\nExcellent interpersonal and communication skills\nRelevant professional body memberships Ability to identify ways of helping students to build on their learning strengths whilst maintaining a confidential and professional working relationship\nPunctuality and reliability\nGood organisational skills\nAbility to manage a caseload of students\n\nBenefits of working with Randstad: We offer flexible working hours - you can select your own schedule!\n'Pay rate of £28-£30'\nWorking for the UK's leading provider of non medical help support\nAccess to an online timesheet system - meaning quicker turnaround on student approvals\nEngaged on a pay as you earn PAYE contract\nWeekly payment for all approved timesheets\nJoin our Support Worker meetings & best practice sessions\nFree CPD / elearning included within the registration\nFree Employee Assistance Helpline\nAccess to online discounts hub\nWorkplace Pension Scheme\nEntitled to maternity, paternity, adoption and sick leave\nRefer a friend scheme - unlimited cap on all successful referrals!\n\nIf this sounds like you and you believe you hold the relevant qualifications and skills for the role, please do not delay in applying!\n\nIf you are shortlisted for the role, we will contact you for a short informal chat about the role followed by a formal interview. If you are successful following the interview stage, you will then be taken through the registration process.\nYou can always get in touch with me, Vivina Joshna on (phone number removed) or email if you have any